Shep Roeper

After graduating from Radford University where he realized his passion for the outdoors, Shep took a position in California leading rafting, skiing, and kayaking for people with disabilities.Years later, after moving back to Richmond, he continues to pursue his love for the outdoors.He’s co-founded Beyond Boundaries, a nonprofit that aims to make outdoor adventures available and accessible for everyone, and in his free time, Shep is most likely to be found rafting, climbing the Manchester wall, paddle boarding Lake Gaston, or fishing the James.

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Brittany grew up in Northern Virginia, fishing in her backyard and spending as much time outside as possible! She recently moved to Richmond to go to school and commit more time to Virginia Outside. She loves anything outdoors and has a passion for sharing the experience with as many people as she can! In her free time she enjoys being active around Richmond, biking and fishing whenever she can!

After graduating from Radford University where he realized his passion for the outdoors, Shep took a position in California leading rafting, skiing, and kayaking for people with disabilities.Years later, after moving back to Richmond, he continues to pursue his love for the outdoors.He’s co-founded Beyond Boundaries, a nonprofit that aims to make outdoor adventures available and accessible for everyone, and in his free time, Shep is most likely to be found rafting, climbing the Manchester wall, paddle boarding Lake Gaston, or fishing the James.

Dan Dutton grew up fishing lakes and streams of northern Virginia.After studying fisheries and doing research of fish from tiny minnows to marlin, he now teaches marine science at the Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School.Dan is also a fly fishing instructor and guide at River Rock Outfitters in Fredericksburg, VA.When the water’s too high and muddy to fish, you’ll find Dan paddling the whitewater.

After starting Virginia Fishing Adventures summer camp in 2005, Tee Clarkson has spent the summers guiding youngsters into countless fish, and more importantly many enjoyable days outside. Virginia Outside seemed a natural progression based on his love of the James River Park and desire for children to have the opportunity to spend quality time outdoors. Tee currently writes the Outdoors Column for the Richmond Times Dispatch.

Since returning home to Richmond, David, an exceptional education teacher at Deep Run High School, has furthered his knowledge and love for Virginia mountain bike trail systems. David attended Appalachian State University where his love for mountain biking and the outdoors was fostered by everything the Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer. David started the mountain bike program at Virginia Outside and is in charge of all things Mountain Bike related. He has logged over 700 hours of youth mountain bike instruction, is an International Mountain Bicycling Association certified instructor, and holds a Wilderness First Aid and CPR certificate. David also owns and runs RideKore, where they offer more individual and advanced mountain bike instruction for adults and youth.

A native of Roanoke, Ben grew up fishing southwest Virginia’s wide variety of trout and smallmouth bass streams. After college he moved to Richmond where he teaches 8th grade social studies and coaches track at Robious Middle School in Chesterfield County. He enjoys helping others discover all that Virginia’s rivers have to offer. Ben loves the outdoors and in his spare time can be found on the river with his dog or his fly rod. Ben has recently become our RVA Camp Manager.

Rhys is a personal fitness instructor and former high school coach for Manassas City Schools. He grew up in Upstate NY and in Northern Colorado where he developed a strong connection to the outdoors. Rhys is an avid runner and competes in long distance races and obstacle races. In addition, he enjoys rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, camping, and mountain biking. Rhys is the head mountain bike counselor in Northern Virginia.